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Find all the latest UIS News on our top-performing students, faculty, and staff.

  • Sep 27, 2023
    UIS to host a networking summit for local government and non-profit leaders
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  • Sep 21, 2023
    Innovate Springfield to host a new business startup educational series for inspiring entrepreneurs
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  • Sep 20, 2023
    UIS to host the Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture on “Abraham Lincoln and Digital Humanities”
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  • Sep 19, 2023
    Sangamon CEO program to become a part of Innovate Springfield, UIS’ downtown business incubator
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  • Sep 18, 2023
    UIS ranked the top public regional university in Illinois for a fifth year by U.S. News & World Report
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  • Sep 12, 2023
    Serkan Karadas named the PNC Distinguished Professor in Banking and Finance at UIS
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  • Sep 11, 2023
    University of Illinois Springfield enrollment increases by 11% for Fall Semester 2023
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  • Sep 08, 2023
    UIS Master of Public Health (MPH) program receives first-ever national accreditation
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  • Sep 06, 2023
    UIS cuts the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art esports gaming arena
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  • Sep 06, 2023
    UIS to hold Graduate School Week Sept. 25-29
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Sep 12, 2023
UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership to showcase its important work
Sep 11, 2023
Register now for UIS’ fall Lunch & Learn Series
Sep 07, 2023
UIS Continuing and Professional Education partners to offer courses on state grant administration
May 09, 2023
UIS computer science major Jessie Misico awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship
May 01, 2023
UIS Learning Hub certified by the College Reading & Learning Association’s International Tutor Training Program
Apr 05, 2023
UIS and Innovate Springfield to host a keynote speech and panel discussion on “The Current State of AI”
Apr 05, 2023
UIS employees honored with CAPE and CARE awards
Apr 04, 2023
UIS honors Associate Professor Jennifer Martin with the Harry and Deborah Berman Sabbatical Award
Mar 01, 2023
UIS and the Springfield Art Association present “Krzysztof Wodiczko: The Art of Un-War” film screening and Q&A
Feb 24, 2023
Three UIS faculty accepted into COPLAC’s Beard Leadership Circle
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Sep 12, 2023
UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership to showcase its important work
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Center for State Policy and Leadership (CSPL) will discuss the important work it’s doing to…
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Sep 11, 2023
Register now for UIS’ fall Lunch & Learn Series
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold three Lunch & Learn Series events this fall. The series is presented by the UIS…
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Sep 01, 2023
UIS to host six ECCE Speaker Series events
The University of Illinois Springfield will host six Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series events during Fall…
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Aug 31, 2023
UIS Friday Night Star Parties return in September
The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Friday Night Star Parties will resume the Friday after Labor Day and run through the end…
2022 Prairie Stars 5K
Aug 17, 2023
Registration underway for the eighth annual UIS Prairie Stars 5K run/walk
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will hold the eighth annual Prairie Stars 5K run/walk. The race…
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Aug 17, 2023
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents “A Public Commons,” an exhibition by Service Works
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “A Public Commons,” a project building on UIS' history of…
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Jul 24, 2023
Special Star Party viewing for Perseid meteor shower
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will…
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Jun 26, 2023
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents “Gemstones,” a group exhibition featuring philanthropic artists
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Gemstones,” a group exhibition that features…
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Mar 01, 2023
UIS and the Springfield Art Association present “Krzysztof Wodiczko: The Art of Un-War” film screening and Q&A
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield and the Springfield Art Association present “Krzysztof Wodiczko: The Art of Un-War,” a film…
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Feb 20, 2023
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents “In the Shadow” by artist Jennifer Holt
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “In the Shadow,” an installation of ceramic works by…

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Sep 05, 2023
State creates task force to consider merits, needed regulations for AI
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Sept. 4, 2023. Joining a host of states across the country, Illinois…
Aug 31, 2023
Esports facility opening at UIS
The following story was published by the Illinois Times on Aug. 31, 2023. "A state-of-the-art intercollegiate sports facility opens…
Aug 31, 2023
'Dream big' about future growth
The following is a guest column written by Robert Kerr, executive director of innovation and opportunity at the University of Illinois…
Aug 29, 2023
UIS launches new mobile app
The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on Aug. 29, 2023. The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has launched a new mobile…
Aug 25, 2023
UIS begins a new academic year with a renewed focus on student success
The following is a guest column written by Jamarco Clark, the vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Illinois…
Aug 22, 2023
On move-in day, UIS optimistic about enrollment numbers for the fall
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Aug. 22, 2023. About 185 University of Illinois Springfield freshmen…
Aug 04, 2023
Sangamon CEO head named Innovate Springfield director
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Aug. 4, 2023. The University of Illinois Springfield has named a…
Aug 01, 2023
Friefeld selected to lead the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies
The following story was reported by NPR Illinois on Aug. 1, 2023. The University of Illinois Springfield has named a director for the…
Jul 31, 2023
AM Springfield interview on the future UIS Innovation Center
University of Illinois Springfield Executive Director of Innovation and Opportunity Robert Kerr was on Sports Radio 1450's AM Springfield…
Jul 27, 2023
UIS makes it easier for transfer students to complete their bachelor’s degrees
The following is a column written by Vickie S. Cook, PhD, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management at the University of…

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Jan 17, 2022
Hamil's historic shooting sends Prairie Stars past Tritons
Chris Hamil set a school record, making nine three pointers on his way to 35 points to lead UIS to a come from behind 68-64 victory over UMSL on Saturday…
Jan 10, 2022
The College Report: Lexi Throne
Lexi Throne was University of Illinois Springfield’s seventh runner in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Cross Country Championships. The meet was held…
Dec 31, 2021
Soccer missionaries
In the 1960s, missionaries from such foreign places as Greece and England and South America and New York City landed on Springfield's barbarian shore. They…
Dec 14, 2021
Meet the top returning scorers on the UIS basketball teams
Lauren Ladowski has always been a premier point guard on the University of Illinois Springfield women’s basketball team.   This year is…
Nov 22, 2021
Turner's two goals propels UIS past Maryville
Making their first ever appearance in the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer tournament, the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars played host to…
Nov 15, 2021
Getting to know the Prairie Stars National qualifiers
Blake Jones, Taryn Christy and Wyatt McIntyre have qualified for Nationals this week in Tampa. Channel1450 spoke with the three UIS Prairie Stars about their…

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